Writing Intros

First step in putting together your Research Project is writing the introduction. This two minute video is a little basic, but very helpful (take note of what it say NOT to do).

Since we're at a distance I want you to focus on including the three main things featured in the video - 1. a Hook, 2. some Background Information, and 3. your Thesis Statement. If you have those and your writing is clear, coherent and reads nicely you'll be in good shape. A good intro will be about 6-8 sentences and you will write it directly on the slide show replacing the directions.

Hook

So, you know how to write a hook. This is the line at the beginning of your introduction that has to introduce your topic and grab the readers attention. It could be an anecdote, a statistic, a question or a quotation. DON'T YOU DARE write, "This essay will be about..." or "I am going to talk about..."

Background Info

Here is where you should write a little more and explain why your topic is important. Give out the main points surrounding your issue and essentially outline what the problem and solution are according to your research question.  

Thesis

You've already done this (if you haven't, read the Thesis Blog or follow the tips from the video) so just naturally work it in to the end of your introduction. Make sure it flows nicely in your writing and puts a strong ending to your intro! Highlight it on the slide within the paragraph, please.